Master of Arts in History - American West & Public History

Academic Overview & Description

Distinguished graduate history program offering deep archival research on the Trans-Mississippi West, Plains Native American histories, digital history exhibits, and museum preservation.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Graduate teaching assistantships $13,000/year plus full tuition remission

Tuition Rate

Covered by assistantship

Application Fee

$45

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

Undergraduate degree in history or related humanities field with GPA 3.0+

English Language

TOEFL 79+

Standardized Exam

GRE not required

Application Materials

Historical research writing sample and statement of purpose

Letters of Recommendation

Two faculty recommendations

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Nebraska at Kearney's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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